Roosevelt Letter Tied To Moyer And Haywood Case
In New York on May 5 the Central Federated Union heard President Roosevelt state he would refer to the Attorney General any evidence of a miscarriage of justice involving Moyer and Haywood awaiting trial in Boise Idaho. The letter, read by union chairmen, urged ensuring exact justice and safeguarding legal rights, while noting pressure from some labor circles to convict regardless of guilt. The President declined to prejudge and offered to obtain information from Colorado and Idaho prosecutors about fair treatment and potential miscarriages of justice.
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New York
Central Federated Union
Roosevelt
Moyer and Haywood
Boise
Idaho
Steunenberg
Committee of the Union
Washington
John & Henry
Haywood and Moyer
Colorado
Debs
Messrs. Moyer
Haywood
Los Angeles
Vic
Baltimore & Ohio
Letter to Roosevelt on justice in extradition case
A committee discusses a letter from Theo Roosevelt urging action by the Attorney General. Delegates debate the President's handling, while a copy is sent to counsel for Moyer Haywood Fettibone and extradition allies for any new evidence of miscarriage of justice.
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Coakley
Moyer and Haywood
Colorado
Roosevelt
Moyer, Haywood
Fettibone
Idaho
Fears Assassination Interest in Miners Trial
Boise May 6 Gov Gooding linked to Moyer Haywood Pettibone case fears assassination. hotel housing for court attendees. trial of Secretary Haywood set May 9 with defense seeking particulars. Hawley and Borah deny delays. prosecution explains U.S. statutes impact on appeals and potential jeopardy.
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Boise
Idaho
Gov Gooding
Moyer, Haywood
Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
William D. Haywood
Federation
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
HE F Richardson
Denver
Haywood
James H. Hawley
United States
W. E. Borah
Fremont Wood
Steunenbers
Wren Gov
Mine Owners’ Association
Gooding
Haywood, Moyer, and Pettibone
Hawley
United States Supreme Court
United States Court
Supreme Court of the
Supreme Court
Borah
District Court of
Canyon County
App
Ninth Fage
Marvin Boy Buried After Long Dover Mystery
The grave of Horace Marvin Jr was laid to rest near Bay Meadows farm as autopsy findings suggested death by poison or suffocation cannot be ruled out and starvation may have killed him. Dolls and pennies found on his clothing amid a crowd of about 1,500. detectives weigh accidental death versus murder while bacteriologist Robyn analyzes the stomach.
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Washington Post
Dover
Del
Atcle
Horace N. Marvin, Jr
Bay Meadows
Alfred Robyn
Richards
W L Pritchett
Horace
Buster Brown
Marvin
Myles Standish
Swift
Hugh B.kelso
Magnolis
E. H. Nelson
Camden
Bacteriolagié&T
Doctor H Wilson details coroner inquiry on missing boy
Dr James H Wilson head of the autopsy staff says there are no signs of drowning and no broken bones in the missing boy case. He notes the boy has been dead at least four weeks, possibly eight, and likely deprived of food for forty eight hours before death. He refuses to draw conclusions until the coroner's inquest.
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James H Wilson
Murdered in Philadelphia A 34 stab wound death with tied rope
John Lovett aged 42, found in the Schuylkill River near Bainbridge Street wharf, with 34 stab wounds and a knotted rope around his neck. Police say he was killed by two men and weighted to sink, butterfly tattoo aiding identification, arrest expected soon.
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Philadelphia
John Lovett
Schuylkill River
Lovett
Thirty-fourth
Bainbridge Street Wharf
Longworths Lost En Route to Derby
Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and husband Congressmen Nicholas Longworth led a party from Lexington to Louisville for the Derby. Their two touring cars suffered repeated breakdowns and mud in a long, tiring journey from noon until after 10 pm. Rain and cold added to the discomfort as they sought dry clothing at their hotel.
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Washington Post
Louisville
Alice Roosevelt-Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Lexington
Versailles
Shriners Gather in Los Angeles for Imperial Council
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine arrive from across the United States Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands to convene in Los Angeles for the Imperial Council. By morning over 2000 Shriners and guests pack the city as delegates and trains converge. Festivities include brass bands patrol uniforms and public greetings from Al Malakkah Temple.
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Imperial Council
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Mexico
Hawaiian Islands
Mystic Shrine
al Malakkah Temple
Imperial Potentate
Alvah P. Clayton
Sofla Temple
St. Joseph
Riots Rage in Bengal Between Hindu and Mohammedan Populations
A Washington cable from Calcutta reports intense rioting in Eastern Bengal, notably in the Mymeumsing district, as Hindu and Mohammedan communities clash. Papers warn the unrest could presage worse events amid temple desecration claims and boycotts of British goods.
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Calcutta
Bengal
Mymeumsing
Smith Heir Notice Nears With Million Dollar Will
New York May 6 The Smith party arrives with James Henry Smith's body from Japan on wedding tour. Reports say the disputed will leaves Lady Cooper three million, the widow two million, and the rest to family and charity. No heir is expected. the Fifth Avenue home may be sold. Funeral is Tuesday at St Bartolomew's.
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Lady Cooper
Starth
New York
Eastern Express
James Henry Smith
Japan
New York Central
Eugene Zimmerman
Duchess of Manchester
America
Smith
Fifth Avenue
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Dr. Parks
Woodlawn
Duke of Manchester
Mr. Smith
Duke
Zimmerman
Chicago
Beatrice Smith
Evanston
Stewart
Gould Wins Court Tennis Title Seals Victory
Hustace H Miles explains defeat by cold after Gould suffered a wrist cramp during exchange. Miles writes in Daily Graphic that it was a close match, Gould deserved to win, and Miles regrets loss while acknowledging the well-won victory.
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Miles
London
Hustace H. Miles
Jay Gould
Gould
Daily Graphic
Miles Saye
Éuch Iest
Ex Governor Pennypacker faces calls for state treasury scandal
Harrisburg, May. Prosecutions promised by Attorney General Todd against those linked to the state capitol scandal are expected. The inquiry names Sanderson, Huston, Shumaker among others with alleged overcharges on furnishings, glass substitutions, falsified measurements, and extraordinary profits. Pennypacker seeks to explain board actions after previous denials.
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Harrisburg
Todd
State Capitol
General Assembly
Gov. Stuart
Tiffany Favrile
John H. Sanderson & Co
Joseph M Huston
Buiding Commission
Board of Grounds and Buildings
James H Shumaker
Grounds and Buildings
Commission
Sanderson
Gov. Pennypacker
Huston and Shumaker
Pennypacker
Upholds Cuban Police After Tacoma Sailors Incident
Lieut S M English arriving at Jackson Barracks says Santiago police acted properly in arresting sailors who were drunk and disorderly following an incident with Tacoma crew. He cites remonstrances failed, fights ensued, police did their duty to prevent broader antipathy toward Cuban stewards and American sailors.
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Washington
New Orleans
Lieut S M English
Artillery Corps
Havana
Jackson Barracks
Santiago
Tacoma
Lieut English
Hevane
Wisconsin Calls On Packers For Meat Inspection Conference
Secretary Wilson and three aides arrived from Washington to confer with inspectors in charge of meat and mast products stations. A large turnout of packing house superintendents was noted as the group discusses potential changes to meat inspection policies. Wilson would not disclose contemplated modifications.
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Chicago
Wilson
Washington
Aiimes
Atlantic City Enforces Total Liquor Ban
Atlantic City New Jersey closes town to liquor with May 5 22 o'clock enforcement. Mayor Stoy issues order after reformers crusade two weeks prior. Police guard suspected spots all day and await raids if wine or liquor appears. Beach cafes stop drink service at midnight as residents accept enforcement. Old Vienna signals tea service only.
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Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Stoy
Organization of Schonkeepers
Vienna
Train Hold Up Kills Man After Card Game Fight
Special to The Washington Post Savannah reader Marrigault held a Central of Georgia passenger train after leaving Union Depot to kill James Lewis whom he says robbed him at cards. Lewis fled as Marrigault fired, was shot, then Merrigault escaped with a pistol. Police seek him.
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Chester
Washington
Savannah
Henry Marrigault
Central of Georgia
Union Depot
James Lewis
Marrigault
Lewis
Winchester
Merrigault
Race riot in Buffalo as Italian parade clashes with street cars
In Buffalo New York an Italian parade blocked Main street provoking a violent riot. Police and rioters fought across three blocks with more than 100 Italians opposing officers who used clubs and found weapons from trolley cars. One sergeant was stabbed and many others injured as citizens joined the police effort.
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Buffalo
Man Saves Sturgeon From River After Buying It
John Spear of Seaford Del plunged into the Nanticoke River to save a giant sturgeon that swam overboard after his purchase. He and the fish surfaced together, speared by effort from several men who helped land the prize. Bennett had previously cut the fish open to show it contained roe, triggering its escape attempt.
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Washington Post
Seaford
Del
John Spear
Nanticoke
Pear
Spear
James Bennett
Bennett
Disappointed in Love Woman Shoots Self in Philadelphia
Elva A Ellison a 25 year old Philadelphia maid, employed by Stirling Johnson of 501 AHen Jane Chestnut Hill, killed herself in the cellar after digging a grave in a jealousy fueled suicide. Mrs Mary Snell the housekeeper found her digging and later heard the fatal shot.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
Elva A Ellison
Stirling Johnson
Gen De Peyster Dead In New York Home
Gen John Watts De Peyster died at his East Twenty first street home on a Saturday night after a prolonged ailment. Doctors Watts and Bull attended, and though he showed improvement at eighty seven, his condition worsened later that afternoon leading to death.
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Ligety-seven
New York
John Watts de Peyster
East Twenty-first Street
Robert Watts
President's Homes Commission To Study Washington Housing
President Roosevelt appointed a fifteen member commission to study housing conditions among Washington's poor. Led by James Bronson Reynolds, the panel will urge thorough revision of laws on wage earner housing, condemn alley shacks and inside alleys, and seek sanitary, accessible living spaces. The group includes Gen. George M. Sternberg Dr. George M. Kober and others, aiming to curb disease and improve breeding grounds for healthful living.
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James Bronson Reynolds
Crimea
Washington
Roosevelt
Yeaterday
George M. Sternberg
George M. Kober
William H. Baldwin
Frederick J. Siidons
Georges W. Cook
Whitefield McKinley
Miss Boardman
Arnold Hague
W. Woodtward
John B. Steman
Ir. T. &. Pareonea
Emmet L. Adama
P. J. Brennan
William E. Downey
President's Homes Commission
Reynolds
Georgetown
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White House
Henry
Messrs Coakley and Brown
Jamestown
Exposition Department
Theopore Roosevelt
John S Henry
Third Avenue
Gov. Gooding
Marvin Boy
Lad
Marvin Farm
Callaway
Horace Marvin
Oliver Pleasanton
James M Satterfield
James H. Wison
Farnhurst Hospital
Robyn
Wilmington
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker
Schullkill River
Longworths
Pennsylvania Capitol
Wieson
Pa Dept. of Union
Trust Co
Ieee
Treasury Dept
Saloena
Gen
DE Peyster
Lawa
Maria
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